Ethiopia has declared three days of mourning as the death toll following landslides climbs to 80. Many other people remain missing Friday after the tragedy struck the Gamo Zone area in southern ...

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Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

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The $50 million fund founded by former diplomat Akunna Cook unveils nine projects from more than 2,000 submissions as it begins channeling global capital into Africa’s rapidly expanding screen ...

An official says at least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains.

On new albums by viral sensation Yebba and studio whiz Pimmie, it's clear modern R&B has been clearing space for vastly different stripes of singer-songwriter.

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The moment became a striking illustration of something my research keeps returning to: how music can carry the moral codes of ...

BunnaB is one of the most exciting rappers in Atlanta right now. She tells us her story, from the hits like "Bunna Summa" to the challenges ...

Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...